Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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